| The following are some of the main towns in the | | | | free. |
| West Cork Region: Bandon, Bantry, Clonakilty, | | | | West Cork Model Railway Village... |
| Dunmanway, Glengariff, Rosscarbery, Schull, | | | | Feast your eyes on this amazing model railway of |
| Skibbereen and Kinsale. | | | | West Cork. All handcrafted with great attention to |
| Each town is well worth a visit so why not discover all | | | | detail and capturing times of long ago. Here you will |
| of them? There's so much to see and do in these | | | | experience West Cork life and transport in the 1940's. |
| picture postcard towns, and there's an abundance of | | | | This a must when in Clonakilty and will certainly take |
| little shops and restaurants to choose from as well. As | | | | you back or ignite your imagination and interest in |
| you visit the many tourist attractions and wonderful | | | | railways, trains and locations. |
| sights of West Cork you are assured to experience | | | | Garnish Island... |
| the friendly people that remain true to Ireland's friendly | | | | Garnish Island also known as Ilnacullin, is a small island |
| reputation. | | | | located in Bantry Bay, just off the coast of Glengarriff. |
| The best way to get around Cork is by car. | | | | This is an amazing island with an abundance of |
| Mizen Head Visitor Centre... | | | | beautiful wildlife and amazing views in natural and |
| This is an award winning maritime museum and a | | | | un-spoilt surroundings. There's a ferry service available |
| wonderful heritage attraction. Located high on the | | | | to the island that operates daily between March and |
| edge of the Atlantic Ocean at the most southerly tip | | | | October and you can also avail of a water tour of the |
| of Ireland with amazing views and crashing waves, this | | | | island and surrounding areas in Glengarriff. |
| truly is an experience. There's an informative visitor | | | | Schull Planetarium... |
| centre here where you can learn about the first radio | | | | Schull Planetarium is located in the little fishing village of |
| beacon in Ireland, GPS systems, tragic stories of times | | | | Schull. The planetarium is part of the Community |
| past and wonderful success stories too. The Signal | | | | College and seats 70 people and overlooks the |
| Station is about a 10 min walk from the visitor centre | | | | beautiful harbour and Mount Gabriel. In such tranquil |
| and is accessed by an arched bridge where you will | | | | surroundings it's astounding to think that such a facility |
| see amazing sights of dolphins, seals, whales and | | | | can give you amazing and an accurate representation |
| migrating birds. | | | | of the night sky views of anywhere in the Northern |
| Dun na Sead Castle... | | | | Hemisphere. Schull Planetarium is the only planetarium |
| Dun na Sead Castle is a beautifully restored 13th | | | | in Ireland and truly is an experience not to miss. So |
| century castle located just outside Skibbereen, set high | | | | why not visit the stars in Schull with a trip to Ireland's |
| on a hill overlooking the gleaming harbour. The castle | | | | Planetarium. |
| was restored in 2005 and opened to the public by its | | | | Whatever your interests, you are assured of plenty to |
| owners the McCarthy Family. Opening times are from | | | | 'see and do' when you visit West Cork. The bright |
| June 1st to September 30th, from 11am to 6pm daily. | | | | vibrant and colourful towns are an attraction in |
| Admission is 3.00 Euro for an adult and children are | | | | themselves. |